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Extraordinary

Chapter 10

I walked up the stairs to my place in a daze. I did not want this feeling to go away. He had also kissed me! Well not on the lips, he kissed my forehead, but hey I was going to count that. Tasha being here had to be some kind of coincidence. I mean just because Dimitri was Russian and she was related to Christian did not mean my whole world was going to fall apart. There was something about Dimitri that I felt like I could trust. Tasha on the other hand, it was a big fat DO NOT TRUST THAT BITCH. I knew I had to tell Christian, he would know what to do. He always made everything seem better. He would tell me I was overreacting and that it would all be fine.

I walked into the apartment but it was empty. I was really hoping he would be here. I needed something to calm my nerves and being alone was not going to help. I went to my room and changed into sweats and a t-shirt and sent out a text to Christian to see where he was. Although I had a sneaking suspicion that he was with Lissa. He never went out and this was his day off. Those two made a super cute couple, and I once again was hit with a wave of jealousy.

Tasha showing up at our date, or what I hoped was a date, had not helped with my confidence issues. I had to make sure Dimitri would see me again. I know it sounded desperate, but I really liked him. I barely knew him, but he had opened up to me. Told me about his family, and things about himself I would have never guessed. His love for westerns, and how he never left the house without his duster. I could not help but smile, as I thought about everything before Tasha had ruined it. Even after when he dropped her off had been amazing.

He took me to his place, and it was like he was willing me to see that he wanted me to know more about him. He patched up my knees so gently. I closed my eyes and remembered what his hands felt like on my legs, the feeling was amazing. Like little shock waves being sent into me, I couldn't help but wonder if he had felt the same thing. I picked up my phone and as soon as I pulled up a new message to be sent to him I froze. What would I even say? This was stupid just send the text.

Hey maybe next time I can give you a better personal tour.- Rose

As soon as I hit send my heart started to beat hard in my chest. Max walked into the room and put his little head on my lap, his eyes almost telling me everything was going to be OK. I rubbed his head, and he wagged his tail.

"Wanna go for a walk little guy." He jumped up and wagged his tail even more.

"Alright then lets go"

I put on a hoodie and hooked Max up to his leash. A walk actually sounded amazing right now. Some fresh air would clear up all bad thoughts. My phone chimed and I froze halfway down the stairs.

Hey sorry I'm at Lissa's I was going to go home to cook, but she's cooking. She wants you to come over! -Sparks

I laughed out loud I had not noticed how tense I was waiting for Dimitri to answer me. I felt slightly pathetic. I answered him back and asked if Max could come too, that we were going on a walk. My phone chimed quickly back and it was from an unknown number. I opened the text and almost fell down the rest of the stairs.

How long did you think you could keep up this game? He's found you.

I was barely done reading the message when I got another.

Yes, that would be great. But I am going to be busy this next week. Maybe afterwards?- D

Getting a text from him, made my mood lighten up a little. That other text had to be a joke. I was going to delete it. I was 19 now. No one and I mean no one was going to make me go back. I was not going to take their threats, and let who ever this was ruin my life. I shot Dimitri another text. And soon received one back. Lissa also answered me and I headed on to her place.

I knew I could not make believe that something was not wrong. As soon as Christian and I got back home I would have to tell him. I knew he would know what to do. I was not going to live in fear anymore, it was how I had lived most of my life. I had been alone and afraid. But that was no longer true. I had come so far, I was no longer that weak girl. I had made a life for myself, I knew what I wanted in life and it did not include Daddy's dirty mob.

I wanted a normal life, a husband and kids, the little house with the white picket fence. I wanted to work a job that made me feel good about myself. Hell I could imagine opening my own martial arts place, somewhere I could make others feel good about themselves, make others see that they too could take control of their lives. Most people considered this just a normal life, but it was so much more to me. This was the extraordinary, it was that because it was the life that I thought I could never have.

Before I knew it Max and I had made it to Lissa's. I knocked on the door, and in a blink of an eye Lissa had pulled me in and had pounce on Max.

"OH MY GOD! Look at him... Rose just look at him. He is sooooooooo cute." Max was loving the attention, he brought out his puppy eyes, wagged his tail and laid on his back, only furthering Lissa's non-coherent chants.

"Lissa you're going to boost his ego." I laughed and Christian came to see what the commotion was about. "Christian I think Lissa has a new man in her life."

"No one can replace me. But man can he sure try. I have never seen him like that before. It even makes me want to go up and pat him." We both laughed at this. But it was true. Max was loving and sweet, but he never got this excited, and he was truly trying to win Lissa over.

"My mother always told me I had a way with animals. Growing up I swear I had one of each. I could not leave a stray untouched." She sighed and looked content remembering that sweet memory.

As soon as Max calmed down we sat down on the couch. I went into a laughing fit when Christian tried to sit next to Lissa and Max went and sat on her lap, slightly hanging off, not letting Christian get too close. I think my dog had made a new best friend. I know Christian and I worked a lot, and attention was good for him, but this dog was just way too much. He was taunting Christian and Lissa was falling right into the trap.

"I see how it is, now the dog is better, you weren't acting that way 5 minutes ago." As soon as the words left his mouth Christian turned bright red. Do not get me wrong he almost always spoke his mind, but something like this, talking suggestively about a girl was not like him at all. It actually showed just how much he liked her. Lissa, blushed slightly but her smile was bright and amazing.

"Well now. Sorry... Maybe we should start on dinner." She put Max on the floor and walked towards the kitchen, all of us, including Max in tow.

Just like the night before it was nice just being there. It was a routine I could get use to. Talking and chatting without a care in the world. Anything and everything were our topics. And we laughed and joked and let ourselves just be us. We fit together like a family, and it really warmed my heart. We found ourselves planning a future together. None of us freaked out by the fact that we barely knew each other. It just felt right.

"So ummm Rose, how was your date with Dimitri." She asked me this as we sat down to eat.

"It was going great actually, til someone showed up." I could not help the bitter tone in my voice.

"What do you mean?" I told them everything, and yes I mean everything even Tasha's last name. I knew Christian trusted Lissa, and I did too. Christian was rendered speechless. And Lissa nervously looked around.

"You don't think anyone knows your here, do you?" Lissa asked with true concern.

"I don't know Liss, but it did freak me out. I mean I like our lives the way they are. I love this city, my job, and now we have you." They both nodded and Christian finally spoke.

"Look we aren't leaving. This is home now." He reached over and grabbed my hand. "I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise, I helped you get away and I will help you stay away. That life is not meant for you Rose, understand?"

I smiled and nodded my head. I knew if there was anyone I could trust with my life it would be him. He had helped me already through so much. I could count on him and he would not let me down.

"So anyways how about Dimitri?" Lissa asked not being able to hold back her wanting to know more about him.

"He's extremely sweet, he seemed upset about the interruption, but he was too nice to say no to her. I could tell he didn't want her there. I mean who would want an ex to show up when you are having a day with someone else."

"I know how rude! So do you have any plans to meet again?" She was nearly bouncing off her chair, and again I could not help but catch her excitement.

"Yea, he said he is busy this week but most definitely next week!" The smile on my face was starting to hurt, and of course Christian knew how to get rid of it.

"Well be careful. I mean we don't know him. He's Russian, like the guardians, and he knows Tasha. I know she's my aunt, but she's a little crazy, and has always been sketchy."

"Way to ruin the mood man." I put my head down but I knew he was right.

We had to be careful, everything about our lives counted on it. We had been through so much to lose it now. I would not let anyone ruin it. I just wish I really knew more about Dimitri. I wanted to trust him. I wanted him to be part of this little family we were starting to form, but Christian was right, we did not really know him. I also had to find out who sent that text to me. It was a threat, I would hold off on telling Lissa and Christian though. I would work on it alone, and if they sent another one I would tell them.

The night ended wonderfully, and we all too soon had to leave. Lissa insisted on Max spending the night with her, and I could not deny her. We drove home in silence and I knew Christian was thinking hard about what to do. We both knew we had no proof but I knew that was not stopping him from planning something just in case the shit hit the fan. I was safe with him. Nothing could go wrong while we were together. And deep down inside I knew I had Dimitri too. People always told me to follow my gut, and my gut knew he was a good guy. I could only hope it was the truth.

I know kind of a filler chapter but a wonderful Lissa and Christian moment! What do you think? Do you think Rose can trust Dimitri? Will Tasha leave? Will Abe find them? And who is texting Rose? Review people!